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OY02 VCZ

2002 Volkswagen 1600

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,898 mi
Last recorded63,898 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen 160071,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VCZ
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 63,898 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 19 May 2016 135,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 May 2015 107,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 101,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2014 101,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine warning lamp on

front and rear brake discs corroded/lipped

n/s/f wing mirror cover missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 93,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,256 miles

EPC & AIRBAG warning lights are illuminating

Fail 22 Feb 2010 86,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 80,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,751 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 71,751 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,116 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 62,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,341 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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OY02 VCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 71,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY02 VCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OY02 VCZ is a 2002 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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